Malu anemone

[chubbyhubby]

Hi don't no if I'm in the right part but had my tank for a year now . Having trouble with my clowns as they are hosting my torch the last few months and it's not liking it much. Been looking at a malu anemone at my lfs. I've looked it up and get really mixed info on it . Just asking if anyone can help let me no if this is a good move . Many thanks

 

[Humblefish]

I've kept some in my time. They are very sensitive to changing water chemistry, so I suggest a 60-90 min drip acclimation period. You also need to acclimate it to your lights. They require strong lighting (I kept all mine under halides) and will kill anything they come into contact with (including fish.) I would supplemental feed mine silversides, raw shrimp, etc. about once a week.

 

[chubbyhubby]

Would you have an anemone you could suggest.

 

[helen ann]

Bubble Tip Anemone (BTA)
FYI ... Just remember if you do decide to put a BTA in the tank it doesn't guarantee that it will host the clowns

 

[chubbyhubby]

What sort of size do they get . As not loads of room if honest

 

[helen ann]

My BTA is about 6/7 inches when fully expanded.

 

[chubbyhubby]

Ok that's good as the malu is really to big . It's really hard to get good anemone hear in the UK. And most corals are poor

 

[helen ann]

Ok that's good as the malu is really to big . It's really hard to get good anemone hear in the UK. And most corals are poor

Awwwwwwwww, sorry to hear that.
Here is my baby.

 

[chubbyhubby]

That's very nice are they better on rock or sand

 

[helen ann]

That's very nice are they better on rock or sand

Rock

 

[chubbyhubby]

Cool il try make some space and keep a look out. Do they come in many colours

 

[helen ann]

Cool il try make some space and keep a look out. Do they come in many colours

Yes and the more beautiful the more money!

 

[chubbyhubby]

Don't no how prices differ but tell malu in my lfs was around 10" and was £45

 

[helen ann]

Don't no how prices differ but tell malu in my lfs was around 10" and was £45

Not too bad!
They range from about 35-130 here in USA depending on color/size.

 

[chubbyhubby]

Ok but not shore if this one was bleached as it's a creamy white colour

 

[helen ann]

Ok but not shore if this one was bleached as it's a creamy white colour

Look here ...

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+499+637&pcatid=637

 

[chubbyhubby]

Some great info thanks so the one in my lfs was a good price really . But ya think it's bleached.

 

[helen ann]

Some great info thanks so the one in my lfs was a good price really . But ya think it's bleached.

would need to see a picture.

 

[chubbyhubby]

So this is my tank

 

[helen ann]

So this is my tank

Nice tank!